Days had passed and Charlotte learned much from Louis. Not only from the temporary lessons he was giving her - but also from the gardening he had taught her. In the past few days, Charlotte had seized the opportunity to claim Louis, and she did. All the butler's time was for her and no one else.
So far so good for Charlotte, she can even see how focused Louis was on teaching her and this is the validation she's been waiting for.
All she thought was if - the maid who had spoken to him - happened to speak to him twice - Charlotte wouldn't even be able to know what to do - except that she would be in a vicious attitude again
That's why she wanted Louis to be with her - from the start she never saw any of the maids approach what was hers - she believes in that. It's because, in her mind, Louis was hers from the moment he became her butler
Right now, she can't help but smile broadly, even when she's in her room. Reminiscing about the past - she was already so happy with what was happening in her life that she couldn't even recognize Louis' feelings.
Sure, she was happy - but for Louis, he's happy to be of assistance from the lady, but he also wanted to talk to someone else to relieve his pent-up stress of the past few days
So Louis found an opportunity, because at that moment it was already getting dark and the sun was setting brightly. He knew that both Charlotte and the Duke had to attend a birthday party for another Duke's son, and it was the free time Louis was waiting for
He was in his room arranging his clothes and looking out the window
'The sun went down brightly. I hope to be able to speak to others besides Milady by this hour.'
That's what he wanted at the moment and sure - that's what he will do
Meanwhile, Charlotte was giggling softly in her room, she was already dressed, her hair was tied up elegantly, her dress was billowy for any young lady to attend such a birthday, and she was already powdered on her face
Her appearance was that of an elegant young lady - the problem was that she couldn't help but sometimes stare at her butler when it came to him. However, she also knows that Louis can make her have different types of facial expressions, and she's glad he's the first person to do that and no one else
With every second that passed, she couldn't help but look back at the papers she was writing and it was a to-do list on her part. She wanted to learn what Louis had learned from the beginning when she learned how to garden on him
But her giggles and smiles suddenly faded as she remembered that she had to go to a birthday party for the Duke's son
"So much for anticipating when this time of night - will be interrupted by some people"
Charlotte had only thought of those words and her expression seemed as if she had taken some bitter medicine with it. For as long as she can remember, she never wanted to be part of the celebration, but because she wanted to be sure Louis would see how obedient she'd become - just to keep her by her side - then she agreed. Only on the condition that she had smiled first
'I'm taking some free time with Louis! And I'm going to ask him to read me a few stories every night. I wanted that as a condition! And they agreed!'
Then she smiled again like a dreamy young lady, as if her expression of having to taste a bitter medicine had never existed for her young man to come and save her for the night
"My Lady - It seems about time"
Oliver opened the door after knocking that the lady - with her imagination on Louis - hadn't even noticed. So Oliver walked further into the room only to see the lady wide-eyed
Then, as if Oliver respected the lady - he was about to close the door when she feigned a cough
*Cough*
"A-okay. I-I will come ahead"
That's when Oliver's eyes widened and the old butler smiled at the lady for a few seconds
"Yes Milady, please follow me ahead"
"Before that Oliver, did you see Louis this time?"
"Oh! My lady, he must have sorted something in the kitchen. For now, please be mindful of the celebrations for the night."
"A-Okay. But if you see him later, please tell me that he has to come to my room every night to read books to me – okay?"
Oliver gave a short sigh and smiled at the lady
'Sure, if the lady has been interrupted in her room in the past - then she'll surely throw things at the person. Luckily I haven't seen those scenarios since Louis came along. I think he really had a big influence on the lady's upbringing.'
"Yes Milady"
"Then let's go Oliver"
'Milady was slowly changing for the better now and I could not ask for more of Louis. He is indeed a young man sent by fate to teach my lady good deeds.
***
"Greetings, Duke Carlile. It's been so long since I haven't seen you."
"Yes, Duke Howler, I suppose it was a long time ago."
Then the two old dukes shake hands as if they had never met
"Oh! Is that Lady Charlotte? Your daughter, Duke Carlile?"
"Yes, but I think she's still the same young lady - she hasn't grown up yet, Duke Howler."
"What can we say - kids have grown so fast when we keep looking at them - they're still the kids we used to know."
"Yes, you are right for that"
The two dukes had spoken to each other - like long-lost friends. But Duke Howler knew little of the rumors about the lady - when he was only training the military and approving some documents. He does not even refer to such petty rumors - except to the disappearance of the emperor
It was a while before the two dukes spoke while Charlotte's eyes roved around the birthday room. For a son to celebrate such a birthday was elegant enough. By the time the two Dukes had concluded their conversation, Charlotte greeted the Duke and his son - who was not yet seated
"Well, forgive me, my lady - but I wanted to introduce you to my son - it seems he is not ready yet. Well, in the meantime, please enjoy yourself here. I'll have to officially introduce my son to you all later."
Then like this – they ended the conversation with a smile. But to Charlotte - it was so bad that she wanted to go home
"I wouldn't even want to face your son like that if it weren't for the condition that came with it."
Charlotte fought hard just to keep from rolling her eyes and looking bitter at the moment. Then just like that - she apologized to her father - who was busy chatting with his friends again. There she left the place and was about to go onto the balcony - if it weren't for the ladies staring at her - they were even muttering to each other and she could hear them well and clearly
They felt like provoking her again and making a scene when suddenly she - she grinned at them
'I'm tired of beating up those good-for-nothing ladies who only talk about other people. If I was my old self, I would have caused a scene. Still, I'm never the same. I've changed and thanks to this one person for me'
Then, as if - she didn't hear anything she was describing - she went onto the balcony without even hesitating. She placed her hands on the handle as she closed her eyes and breathed in the fresh cold breeze of the night
However, she never expected to get there - with someone who was already there. When she closed her eyes, a figure had already wrapped itself around her back, the young man was inches away from the lady that he could even smell her fresh scent
'Hmm, that lady looked familiar enough - who was she again --------- Don't tell me she was the one who hit me that day?'
As if the young man had suddenly been enlightened - he can't help but burst a few words out of her mouth
"Who are you"
In a deep voice, as if danger were approaching - Charlotte's eyes widened and her balance seemed too off balance - but by this point - again - the young figure had caught the lady by the waist as they locked into each other's eyes saw
Supposedly the lady should have melted just looking into his crimson eyes - all she could see, however, was a pair of eyebrows creased, and there she made the same move again
This time, however - he avoided it and brought the lady - pushed her against the walls with both hands
"I said who are you"
"W-why do you care? You pervert!"
'Pervert? Me?'